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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.06, 12,030.09 and 2,176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.06, 12,030.09 and 2,176.53 is: 3,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.06 : 12,030.09 = 2,176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.06/12,030.09 = 2,176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.06x = 12,030.09 × 2,176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.06x = 26,183,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,183,851.79/8,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.80

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